How to Pull Off the Perfect Styled Shoot

If you’ve been following us here on the blog, you’ve seen several of our recent styled shoots: our Waterfall Elopement Session, White Sparrow Styled Shoot, and a Vineyard Elopement. Every session has a unique feel, with distinctive details to spark inspiration and creativity for our real brides. How do you pull off the perfect styled shoot? Hint: a lot of collaboration! None of our swoon-worthy styled shoots could have happened without an amazing vendor team working together. Take a look at our top three tips for a memorable styled shoot that will stand out and inspire.

Pick a theme: it is so important to begin planning a styled shoot with a solid concept. Decide on your vision, and stick to it. In some cases, you may join a team that already has a creative direction… get on board, and get behind the idea! The best results come from styled shoots where everyone is working toward a common goal, with a cohesive understanding of the overall direction. Whether you’re dreaming of waterfalls elopements or garden tea parties, make sure the entire team is on the same page throughout the styled shoot process.

Set the scene: once you have a theme in mind, set the scene with the large details. Start with location: what kind of venue best represents your theme? How can it be enhanced? Keep it cohesive by choosing large details that align with your theme. Choose a mid-century chair over a vintage settee if you’re going for a modern theme; or opt for wine barrels in a vineyard setting. Visit our collection of the loveliest styled shoot rentals Dallas has to offer—we’d be happy to help select a few pieces that evoke the proper feel for your vision.

Select 3 “wow-worthy” creative details: once the cohesive large details have set the scene, you can seek out the magical details that will set your shoot apart. Maybe you have a stunner pair of earrings, or a to-die-for invitation suite. Make sure you have at least three incredible details that are unique to your shoot… but, to avoid competing elements, don’t have more than five “wow” details in total.

With just three tips, you have a foolproof plan for a gorgeous shoot. Remember, collaboration is key; stay on track with an aligned end goal. Let others’ creativity flow, and contribute stand-out ideas that work within the given concept.

Ready to tackle a real challenge? Try hosting a spontaneous styled shoot in less than an hour! Flashback to last year’s post on an impromptu styled shoot we still adore. We can’t believe it all came together for us in under 60 minutes. It certainly would not have happened without Meggie Taylor Photography‘s help! If you ever find yourself in a styled shoot pinch, don’t hesitate to reach out. Who knows what will be available in our collection?! We’re always happy to supply what we can.

As fun as our spontaneous session was… we can say from experience that planning ahead sure makes things easier! Start early to ensure picture-perfect details from head to toe. Follow our tips from this post, and you’re guaranteed a styled shoot that will wow your potential clients, industry peers, and publication editors. We can’t wait to see what you create!

Dreaming up your latest styled shoot idea? Let’s make it happen! Whether you need a wooden bar to showcase florals and menu lettering, or a mid-century sofa to set the scene for a modern vibe… we’ve got you covered with the best styled shoot rentals Dallas has to offer. Contact us today to kick off a creative collaboration!